A survey of the cause, evaluation, education and prevention of children with special needs. (10 observation hours required)

This course focuses on differentiated instruction and behavioral support for students to meet the unique needs of diverse students and student with exceptionalities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

Course develops educator competencies for teaching academic/social skills to special students, and in developing tiered intervention plans for inclusive settings. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Develops assessment skills for instructional planning to meet the educational needs of diverse learners with mild/moderate disabilities. Addresses formal and informal assessments. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Teaches secondary education majors to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies and activities into adolescent reading instruction. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Designed to study students' special instructional needs in reading. The aspects of identification, diagnosis of reading needs, specialized methods of instruction, appropriate materials and modifications in reading are considered. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as READ 5001).

Diagnostic/prescriptive processes to meet educational needs of exceptional children. Formal testing, curriculum-based assessment and teaching, and translation of needs into educational programming. Prerequisite: 5061 or Approval of Department Head; valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Designed to introduce technique and literature pertinent to the developmental assessment of pre-school children with special needs. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of naturalistic observation, criterion curriculum and data from norm-referenced devices for the generation of program description (IEPs) for this population. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Designed to develop competencies of educators in teaching basic skills to special needs students as well as developing appropriate interventions plans. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly 570E. Seminar on "Best Practices" in Special Education: Curriculum Adaptations.)

Designed to build competencies of educators in developing appropriate individual transition plans and facilitate transition of special needs students into the work force. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly 570B. Seminar on "Best Practices" in Special Education: Secondary Vocational Skills.)

This course focuses on methods and techniques for effective behavior management and classroom organization to meet the unique needs of students with exceptionalities.

An introduction to the history, trends and programs for the preschool child, ages birth through five, who is at-risk for or has an identified special need. Prerequisite: 2002 or equivalent. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Techniques in organizing and teaching curriculum methods and instructional patterns effective in intervention and training for preschool children at-risk for learning difficulties. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Exposes the learner to the array of variables which (1) effect family systems when a child with special needs is introduced into it and (2) promote an understanding, as a professional, of strategies and timing for effective introduction of resources and support to parents of children with special needs. Prerequisite: 5026 or equivalent.

Techniques in organizing and teaching materials, and procedures appropriate to understanding severe physical disability and low incidence exceptionalities and health impairments in preschool children. Prerequisite: 5026 or Permission of Instructor. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Designed to provide information, skills, and strategies necessary for interventionists working in a collaborative/teaming service provision structure. Prerequisite: 5027 or Permission of Instructor. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as Counseling 5029.)

A supervised experience working with infants and toddlers and preschoolers with special needs. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. (Formerly SPED 476-K.)

This course is designed to present the techniques and materials appropriate for preschool children with severe physical disabilities.

Analysis of the instructional needs of exceptional children and the application of instructional strategies and curricular modifications within regular classroom. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as Elementary Education 5045.) Summer I only

Designed to build competencies of educators in consultation skills with educational administrators, ancillary personnel, teachers, parents, students, and other professionals. (Same as COUN 5050.) Sp

Types of clinical tests, their uses, and interpretation of results with emphasis on problems of evaluating exceptional children. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Fall, even years; Sum I, odd years

A supervised experience in assessing and instructing students with mild/moderate disabilities. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. (Formerly SPED 476-I.)

This course is designed to provide candidates the opportunity to apply requisite knowledge, skills, and dispositions to authentic instructional environments for students with special needs.

State of the art techniques and methods for facilitating acceptance and pro-active planning by family members for the education and training of their children with special needs. Fall, even years

This course is designed to develop competencies of educators in the fundamentals of Autism in order to facilitate social and academic needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Designed for advanced study of tests, techniques, and methods specific to diagnosis of learner peculiarities of exceptional children. Emphasis is placed on administration, interpretation and the formulation of appropriate education programs. An array of testing procedures will be addressed. Prerequisite: 5061 or Counseling 5062 or Psychology 4051. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

A supervised experience in assessing and identifying students with special needs. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. (Formerly SPED 476-F.)

An examination of the theoretical and practical nature of creativity and techniques to develop and nurture creativity in the classroom. The course is designed for teachers of gifted children, general education teachers, counselors and/or administrators. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Designed to assist in the identification of the characteristics and motivational needs of the gifted learner. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Designed to present methods of instruction, curriculum development and materials appropriate to the needs of gifted students in the regular and special class. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

A supervised experience with gifted children. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. Prerequisites: 5075, 5076 and approval of Director of Field Experiences.

This course will examine the theoretical and instructional nature of students' affective needs. It is for education personnel responsible for gifted learners. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Focused investigation on selected problem areas in Special Education. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor